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After Ichimaru's attack forces Ichigo and friends out of the Seireitei, they seek alternate ways to proceed. Along the way, Ichigo encounters Ganju Shiba, whose hostility challenges them before urgent developments interrupt their conflict.

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Ichimaru uses his shikai and pushes Ichigo back through the gate. After being "shot" out of the Seireitei by Ichimaru, Ichigo and his friends must find another way in. While searching for a friend of Yoruichi's who supposedly can help, Ichigo meets Ganju Shiba, a man who claims to be the number one hater of Soul Reapers of the west part of the Rukon District. The two hate each other immediately and begin to brawl, but their battle ends abruptly when the clock on the back of one of Ganju's friends goes off. Ganju and his friends leave immediately. Soul Society: The Sneak Entry arc: (2/21)